number of our panelists have pointed out, in the first amendment's provision of free speech, freedom of religion, and the founders presupposed and informed electorate, and an electorate which is purchase of a tory, not sitting on the sidelines. again, echoing the panel here, i get involved. please join me in thanking our panel. [applause] [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2012] >> yesterday, president obama held a campaign event at desert pines high school in las vegas. he led off his speech by briefly previewing the upcoming debates in denver. [applause] >> now, you may have heard in a few days my opponent in this election and i argue have a debate -- are going to have a debate. i am looking forward to it. i know folks in the media are speculating already on who will have the best zingers. who is going to put the most points on the board. governor romney, he is a good debater. i am just ok. and but what i am most concerned about is having a serious discussion about what we need to do to keep the country growing and restore